Replace shower heads with 2-gallon-per-minute showerheads.
Prohibit car washing at your site.
Remove outdoor water spigots.
Set up coin operated washers and dryers in a community laundry area.
Limit water usage by using specific language in your lease.
Recently I received a water bill for a Duplex I own in Bellevue.
It was over $600.00!! I spoke with the tenants about it and learned that the tenants had moved in their 6 friends.
There were 9 people living in the unit! Their lease agreement stated that no more than 3 people will occupy their unit.
I quickly remedied the situation by having them pay the major portion of the bill...
then terminated the lease.
The city of Bellevue was willing to adjust the bill because it was extremely high.
A water bill is a good indication of how many people are occupying a rental property.
If a water bill increases for no particular reason, you need to check on why it has increased.
It may be something as simple as a leaking toilet that the tenants haven't fixed or notified you about.
Fred Grunewald
nwapartmentsales.com
Posted by Landlord Stuff on 10/1/07 12:52 AM
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